Sewell (/ˈsuËÉ™l/ SOO-É™l or /ˈsuËl/ <i>SOOL) is an unincorporated community located within Mantua Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Sewell also refers to part of Washington Township. It is named for United States Senator William Joyce Sewell.
Sewell is served as United States Postal Service ZIP code 08080. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08080 was 37,433.
Sewell is notable for containing the Inversand marl pit, the last remaining, operational greensand mine in the world. The location has become renowned for its paleontology and is similar to many of the sites studied by early paleontologists, particularly Edward Drinker Cope. It is also home to the oldest bar in New Jersey, the Barnsboro Inn.
Sewell also hosts Rowan College at Gloucester County and the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. The community is a planned stop on the Glassboroâ€"Camden Line, an 18-mile (28.97 km) diesel multiple unit (DMU) light rail system projected for completion in 2019.
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Sewell include:
- Ryan D'Imperio (born 1987), retired NFL fullback who played for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Elwood (born c. 2005, died 11/28/2013), the winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest in 2007.
- Tara Lipinski (born 1982), figure skater and celebrity
- John E. Wallace, Jr. (born 1942), an Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court
- John Zandig (born 1971), professional wrestler and promoter.
See also
- Champs Soccer Arena
References
External links
- Sewell Volunteer Fire Company
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